outer space

noun

1. space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.
2. deep space.

outer space

noun

1. not in technical usage any region of space beyond the atmosphere of the earth

Word History and Origins

Origin of outer space¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It was the beginning of the discovery that the Earth had been invaded by 10 such creatures from Outer Space.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cosmos